Places to stay in Dunton
Map of Dunton accommodation
About Dunton
The hamlet of Dunton these days has a population of about 30 compared with some 500 in the early 1800’s. The remains of the old village are to be seen in the undulations of the meadows surrounding Dunton Hall Farm.
The village is on the gentle slope that leads south into the delightful Wensum Valley.
Dunton formed part of the Holkham Estate and was considered to be a ‘model farm’ by the Lords Leicester who kept it manicured as a constant challenge to the neighbouring estates of Raynham and Houghton with whom the Leicesters were in permanent competition over agricultural innovations.
The church of St Peter is now redundant and is a typical flint and stone Norfolk church of the Perpendicular phase. This part of Norfolk has one of the highest densities of medieval churches in the UK and whilst St Peter’s is not architecturally important, it is nonetheless a gem.
The church was restored in the early Victorian era and a good quality stained glass window was added in 1863. It fell into disuse in the early 20th century but was then thoroughly cleaned and is now in an excellent state of repair and is open daily for visitors.
Today, Dunton is a sleepy hamlet with charming narrow lanes, miles of great walking and some lovely rural views. There is easy access to the A148 and it’s about 25 minutes to the North Norfolk coast. "
